Magic Lantern is free software that runs on Canon DSLRs to give them enhanced features with more control for shooting video. It’s like custom firmware, but it runs directly from a memory card without altering the camera’s software. This video from Jake Coppinger shows how to get started using the powerful tool.

You can make a simple stabilizer for lightweight cameras out of a variety of cheap materials, but none of those solutions are quite as satisfying as crafting a unique rig out of LEGO. This video from Product Tank shows how to make a cool stabilizer with some spare plastic bricks.

The big difference between good looking photos and video and bad ones comes down to how well things are lit. Whether you’re an amateur photographer building a home studio or a budding YouTube star, here are some simple tricks for casting the right light without spending a fortune on professional equipment.

The DSLR LCD screen once served as little more than a means to viewing photos you'd already taken in the comfort of indoor lighting. Now you can use it as a live monitor and capture photos and video. It still doesn't work too well outside. With some old hotel key cards, however, you can fix that problem on the…

Canon DSLRs: Magic Lantern is custom firmware for select Canon DSLRs. It provides an array of advanced video and imaging features that Canon doesn't include by default. The latest update makes it even more often by providing automatic HDR bracketing, better contrast and saturation adjustments, in-depth image analysis,…

Of all the hobbies you can have, making movies—or just recording great video—is one of the most difficult and expensive, but that's all the more reason to invest in a little DIY. Here are some of the best projects you can do yourself and put together your very own video rig.

iOS: One of the drawbacks of using the video camera on your phone is the complete lack of control. While good automatic settings are useful in a lot of situations, there are times when they fail to achieve the look you want. While our expectations are fairly low for these tiny cameras, they don't have to be. CinePro…